KYC Audit & Exam Team - Associate

Job Description
Join J.P. Morgan, a global leader in financial services, where we provide strategic advice and products to prominent corporations, governments, and team members. Our approach to serving clients is first-class, aiming to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help achieve their business objectives. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, or disability. As part of the Client Operations team, the KYC Audit & Exam team focuses on regulatory, external, and internal audits relating to AML/KYC activities across the EMEA region.
As a KYC Audit & Exam Team Associate within the Client Operations team at J.P. Morgan, you will be at the forefront of mitigating regulatory, financial, and operational risks. You will have the opportunity to engage in a range of specialist areas including AML/KYC, Regulatory engagements, and Internal audits. Your role will be pivotal in developing an appropriate risk culture across the Client Onboarding team and key partners. This role requires a proactive approach to issue management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders. We value your enthusiasm, self-motivation, and your ability to work effectively under pressure.
Job Responsibilities

• Partake in engagements across a range of specialist areas including AML/KYC, Regulatory engagements, Internal audits and Issue management.
• Assist in mitigating and escalating all risks (operational, reputational, financial, regulatory etc.) that may impact on EMEA Client Onboarding.
• Assist in developing an appropriate risk culture across the Client Onboarding team and key partners.
• Assist in issue management through proactive management of Action Plans including analysis of solutions, plan proposal, oversight of plan tasks, validation, manage chain of approvals and closure.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key business stakeholders, Compliance, Control Management, Business Management, Product & Platform and Technology on fulfilling responsibilities of the risk team in EMEA.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in the financial services industry, with demonstrated knowledge of AML/KYC and Economic Sanctions.
• Background in controls, audit, operational risk, legal or compliance
• Proven track record of consistent delivery in a fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a problem-solver mindset.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues to key stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.), PowerPoint, Word and Visio.

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.